Mods for Minecraft 1.20
Mods, shaders, texture packs and data packs compatible with Minecraft Java Edition 1.20, sorted by downloads. Released by Mojang on June 2, 2023.
Other versions in the 1.20 branch:1.20.61.20.51.20.41.20.31.20.21.20.1
Most downloaded for 1.20

Entity Culling
Modby tr7zw
Using async path-tracing to hide Block-/Entities that are not visible
189M18K26.3External downloadNeoForgeFabricForgeQuilt
FerriteCore
Modby malte0811
Memory usage optimizations
166.2M16.7K26.3External downloadFabricNeoForgeQuiltForge
ImmediatelyFast
Modby RaphiMC
Speed up immediate mode rendering in Minecraft
137.4M11.8K26.3External downloadFabricQuiltForgeNeoForge
YetAnotherConfigLib (YACL)
Modby isxander
A builder-based configuration library for Minecraft!
135.2M9.8K26.3External downloadFabricNeoForgeForgeQuilt
Fabric Language Kotlin
Modby modmuss50
This is a mod that enables usage of the Kotlin programming language for Fabric mods.
131.8M11.3K26.3External downloadFabric
Xaero's Minimap
Modby thexaero
Displays a map of the nearby world terrain, players, mobs, entities in the corner of your screen. Lets you create waypoints which help you find the locations you've marked.
120.9M19K26.3External downloadFabricQuiltNeoForgeForge
[ETF] Entity Texture Features
Modby Traben
Emissive, Random & Custom texture support for entities in resourcepacks just like Optifine but for Fabric
111.2M10.7K26.3External downloadNeoForgeFabricQuiltForge
Architectury API
Modby MaxNeedsSnacks
An intermediary api aimed to ease developing multiplatform mods.
108.2M7.8K26.3External downloadNeoForgeFabricForgeQuilt
Xaero's World Map
Modby thexaero
Adds a full screen world map which shows you what you have explored in the world. Works great together with Xaero's Minimap.
106M14.4K26.3External downloadFabricQuiltNeoForgeForge
[EMF] Entity Model Features
Modby Traben
EMF is an, OptiFine format, Custom Entity Model replacement mod available for Fabric and Forge.
105.6M10.3K26.3External downloadNeoForgeFabricQuiltForge
VeinMiner
Modby Miraculixx
Mine the whole vein on mining a single ore/block. Make the tedious mining experience to something satisfying and fun! FTB Ultimine alternative
101.1M6.8K26.3External downloadNeoForgeFabricQuiltfolia
AppleSkin
Modby squeek502
Food/hunger-related HUD improvements
98.7M18.4K26.3External downloadFabricNeoForgeForgeQuilt
3D Skin Layers
Modby tr7zw
Render the player skin layer in 3d!
85M11.9K26.3External downloadNeoForgeFabricForgeQuilt
Simple Voice Chat
Modby henkelmax
A working voice chat in Minecraft!
76.6M14.5K26.3External downloadFabricNeoForgeForgeQuilt
Jade 🔍
Modby Snownee
Shows information about what you are looking at. (Hwyla/Waila fork for Minecraft 1.16+)
73.9M9.3K26.3External downloadNeoForgeFabricQuiltForge
Complementary Shaders - Reimagined
Shaderby EminGT
Preserving the elements of Minecraft with exceptional quality, detail, and performance.
72.6M11.3K26.3External downloadIrisOptiFine
Balm
Modby BlayTheNinth
Abstraction Layer for Multi-Loader Mods
64.4M3.2K26.3External downloadNeoForgeFabricForge
LambDynamicLights - Dynamic Lights
Modby LambdAurora
Adds dynamic lights to Minecraft as the most feature-complete and optimized dynamic lighting mod.
64.1M14.8K26.3External downloadFabricNeoForgeQuilt
No Chat Reports
Modby Aizistral
Makes chat unreportable (where possible)
62.4M3.4K26.3External downloadNeoForgeForgeFabricQuilt
Kotlin for Forge
Modby thedarkcolour
Adds a Kotlin language loader and provides some optional utilities.
54.9M87926.3External downloadNeoForgeForge
Chat Heads
Modby dzwdz
See who you're chatting with!
53M6.9K26.3External downloadFabricNeoForgeForge
Fresh Animations
Texturesby FreshLX
Make your game like the trailers! Dynamic animated entities to freshen your Minecraft experience.
51.7M14.6K26.3External downloadMinecraft
Complementary Shaders - Unbound
Shaderby EminGT
Transforming the visuals of Minecraft with exceptional quality, detail, and performance.
47.1M6K26.3External downloadIrisOptiFine
BSL Shaders
Shaderby CaptTatsu
Shaderpack for Minecraft: Java Edition. It's bright, colorful, and distinct.
31.8M6.3K26.3External downloadIrisOptiFine
Installation guides
How to install mods in Minecraft Java Edition
Complete guide to installing mods in Minecraft Java Edition on Windows, macOS and Linux: what a mod loader is, how to pick one, where the mods folder lives and how to avoid the most common errors.
installmodsfabricforge
Read the guideHow to install Fabric in Minecraft step by step
Install the Fabric loader with the official installer, create the profile in the Minecraft launcher and add Fabric API so most mods work.
installfabric
Read the guideHow to install Forge in Minecraft
Install Minecraft Forge from its official site, avoid fake downloads, create the launcher profile and put your mods in the mods folder.
installforge
Read the guide
Source: Mojang's official version manifest.